The O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation has awarded 63 Rivers State students in the Nigerian Law School a grant of N120,000 and a brand-new laptop each at its 14th Law School Students Scholarship award ceremony held on Tuesday, 25 July, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
She said, “The O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation firmly believes in the power of education and its ability to transform lives. Our Education and Scholarships Programme improves access and attainment through initiatives supporting students who would otherwise be shut out due to financial constraints.” Dr Lulu-Briggs charged the awardees to use the resources wisely and always remember the values that led them to pursue a career in law.“As future legal professionals, you have a unique opportunity to uphold the universal and timeless principles of justice and fairness. After completing Law School, I implore you also to use your legal knowledge and skills to champion the cause of justice, advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves and defend the marginalised,” she said.
She said Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a game changer in the legal field, transforming how lawyers perform research, analyse data and provide legal advice. She, however, warned that lawyers must pay attention to data security and privacy when adopting technology. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, O.C.J. Okocha and other speakers, including the representative of the Rivers State Attorney General, all commended the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation’s uncommon philanthropy for boosting legal education in the country through its Law School Students Scholarship to grow young legal minds.